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Vigil

Gradalis, Inc. · Phase 3 active Biologic ✓ Verified May 2026

Vigil is a Biologic drug developed by Gradalis, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 3 development. Also known as: formerly known as FANG™, bi-shRNAfurin and GMCSF Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy, formerly known as FANG™ vaccine, Bi-shRNAfurin and GMCSF Augmented Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy.

Vigil is a treatment being studied for various conditions, including obesity, melanoma, and healthy subjects, in combination with Pembrolizumab. The term "Vigil" is also used to describe a period of purposeful sleeplessness or devotional watching, unrelated to the treatment.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameVigil
Also known asformerly known as FANG™, bi-shRNAfurin and GMCSF Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy, formerly known as FANG™ vaccine, Bi-shRNAfurin and GMCSF Augmented Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy, bi-shRNAfurin and GMCSF Augmented Autologous Tumor
SponsorGradalis, Inc.
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 3

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Vigil

What is Vigil?

Vigil is a Biologic drug developed by Gradalis, Inc..

Who makes Vigil?

Vigil is developed by Gradalis, Inc. (see full Gradalis, Inc. pipeline at /company/gradalis-inc).

Is Vigil also known as anything else?

Vigil is also known as formerly known as FANG™, bi-shRNAfurin and GMCSF Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy, formerly known as FANG™ vaccine, Bi-shRNAfurin and GMCSF Augmented Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy, bi-shRNAfurin and GMCSF Augmented Autologous Tumor.

What development phase is Vigil in?

Vigil is in Phase 3.

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